Houston becoming cultural capital of the South, according to Worth

Although performance institutions such as the Houston Ballet and Houston Grand Opera were hard hit by the hurricane due to their close proximity to the bayou, they showed resilience by opening their seasons in temporary locations and tailoring shows to fit the new spaces, Worth reported.

"We had to show that we could still have beauty in our lives, even if our homes were flooded," executive director of Houston Ballet Jim Nelson told Worth.

Houston Ballet had a million dollars in damage from Harvey, and many millions in losses for the season, Worth reported. However, the city's support helped salvage the difficult situation. "Everyone—all the way up to the mayor, who was very supportive of the arts—spun the challenges into something creative, and people really responded,” executive director of Houston Ballet Jim Nelson told Worth.

The Museum Fine Arts, Houston (MFAH), one of the largest museums in the U.S., was also damaged in the hurricane. What's more, a 14-acre expansion was delayed by several months and several million dollars but is now on track, Worth reported.